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I am writing to apply for a Police Officer position currently available at the Common Wealth of Massachusetts. My passion is to enhance sense of security in the society, accelerate crime scene investigation speed, reduce emergency call response time, and excel in vigilant and productive patrolling – thus maximizing the protection of civilian’s lives and property.

Comparing my prolific skills and competencies against your job description, I believe I can definitely make valuable contribution to the Common Wealth Department of Massachusetts. I have more than a decade of progressively responsible experience as a police officer with a sound reputation of conducting productive missions and enforcing the applicable law and ordinances effectively in violent situations. Below are some highlights of my qualifications:

My expertise in traffic regulation and checking of parking tickets for violations is also very comprehensive with several accomplishments to my credit. These are detailed in the enclosed resume and reflect the caliber of sound, efficient and dependable law enforcement professional.

I am keen on having an interview with you and I will follow-up my application on Friday. Should you wish to speak with me earlier, my number is (009) 222-3333. Thank you for your time and consideration.

I read in the Fredrick Post’s classified section of your need of a Police Officer at the city of Fredrick. I am returning home after completing my police education from Washington Police Department and believe that I may have the necessary credentials for this position.

As indicated in the enclosed resume, I worked as a trainee police officer in Washington and have had the opportunity to attain some of the more potent experiences of a police officer’s life. Having had the fortune of administering CPR and first aid procedures to a little girl who was a victim of a road accident and thereby saving her life, I believe that no work is more rewarding than that of doing what is lawfully correct. My areas of expertise include assisting police officers in patrolling activities, security checks, investigating reported crimes, interviewing suspects and witnesses and making arrests when necessary.

I will be in Fredrick by December 20 and will call you to see if it is possible to meet you in person to discuss the possibility of my working in this capacity. If you need any additional information, you may contact me at (9010) 999-9999.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon.